"Shell Belle" is a serious long range Ketch rigged offshore cruising motor sailor designed by John G. Alden and built in Hong Kong. She has crossed the Atlantic four times including being apart of the commemorative 500th Anniversary of the Columbus crossing. She has also cruised the Bahamas and the Caribbean and is extensively equipped for such including John Deere 6068TFM 220 hp, Vetus Bow Thruster, 12kw Northern Lights Genset, Wind Generator, Solar, Water Maker, Washer/Dryer, Ice Maker, Large Fridge 'n Freezer, Powered Winch, etc.

Both original main and missen wooden spars were replaced in 1995 with aluminum masts and booms with Leasure Furl In Boom Furling on main.

Teak decks were stripped in 2010 and replaced with non skid fiberglass so no teak deck leaks.

She's presently on the hard and ready for inspection at Cape Marina in Port Canaveral, Florida.

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The vessel can sleep 8 crew in 3 staterooms and a pilot berth. The forwardstateroom has a double berth. The crew stateroom has 2xsingle bunk beds. Thepilot berth is located in the passageway leading to the master stateroom acrossfrom the engine room and finally the master stateroom has 1 single and 1double berth. All staterooms have plenty of closet and drawer space. The vesselalso has 2 heads with separate showers. The forward head is adjacent to both theforward and crew staterooms. The aft head is located in the master stateroom.

Galley

The galley is located forward of the salon. On the starboard side is the refrigeratorand freezer then counter space with Microwave, ice maker, coffee maker andtoaster. These kitchen gadgets are plugged into the 120v galley outlet and receive120v power from the inverter when the vessel generator or shore power are noton. (you can make ice, a pot of coffee or toast without starting the generator. A double s/s sink with hot and cold water taps, a drinking water tap connected to a .5 micron carbon filter under the sink and finally a salt water tap with the pumplocated under the galley floor. On the port side of the galley is the 3 burner/ovenPrincess range. A solar powered vent is located above the range. Next to therange is storage for dishes and a spice cupboard.

All sails are in excellent condition. 130% genoa, main sail and mizzen sail.Included is a spare main sail plus several others…tri sail, storm sail, spinnaker sailand spinnaker pole mounted on deck. In boom Leisure furl for main sail.Conventional mizzen rig. Genoa and main sail can be fully reefed/furled from cockpit.Anderson electric winch for main sail. The vessel can easily be sailed by a couple.

Navigation Equipment

Raymarine chart plotter x 2Radar, depth sounder, speedometer, wind instruments.The auto pilot motor is located under the single berth in the master stateroom.The hydraulic fluid reservoir is conveniently located in the alcove of the aft starboard side port hole.ICOM SSBAuto tuner for SSBICOM VHF M502 with remote mic in cockpitIsland Time wifi booster antenna w/modem2 LED TV’s and 2 Blue Ray DVD players

24v Vetus bow thruster with charger. 2x4D batteries in series. This system islocated under the forward berth along with the 24v charger to charge the batteries. The control joystick is located at the helm.

4000w/200amp inverter charger. This system is connected by a breaker box to the refrigerator, freezer and the 120v galley outlet. When the vessel is under generator or shore power the charger recharges the house battery bank and120v power flows directly to the breaker panel and equipment connected to it. Otherwise it uses battery power the run the refrigerator, freezer and whatever equipment is plugged into the galley 120v outlet.

2000w inverter in salon. This inverter is hardwired directly to the house battery bank via a fuse and provides 120v power to whatever is plugged into it.

Engine Room

The walk-in engine room is where you will find most of the mechanical systems.Its size makes routine maintenance of the engine and generator uncomplicatedtasks. Also found in the engine room are the water maker components andcontrols, the inverter/charger, solar panel, wind generator control andvarious pumps and filters. Remote control panels for both the inverter/chargerand solar panels are located at the navigation station in the salon. Access to theback of the 120v and 12v electrical panel for the vessel is also located here.

Sanitation System

Both heads are plumbed to the fresh water system and pumped into the 100gallon holding tank or by way of valves pumped overboard where the law permits(three miles offshore in most instances). A deck fitting located on the starboardside is used to pump out the tank in areas where direct pump out is notpermitted.

New EPIRBAnti syphon on all though hulls4 Bilge pumps: primary, secondary, engine operated mechanical and manual (in cockpit)Bilge high water alarm

Included in Purchase Price

A sun shade that drapes over the main boom and gives shade to the cockpit.15 hp Yamaha 2 stroke outboard in excellent working order4 boat hooks2 small carts to carry fuel, water jugs and groceries6 diesel jugs, 4 water jugs, 2 gas jugs2 boarding ladders and 1 small step ladder.Davit system to raise tender. Pulley system to bring outboard on deckPaddle board and single man kayak.Life jackets, safety harnesses, Life boatLarge inventory of spare partsCockpit table

Owners Comments

This vessel is ready for serious long range cruising to isolated destinations. She has crossed the Atlantic 4 times, has cruised the Bahamas and Caribbeanextensively and is fully equipped. On board is an extensive collection of chartsand cruising guide from the great lakes to the Caribbean.

Broker Comments

The bright work can use some loving and there's a couple of port leaks that can be addressed but she's a great value for such a well equipped and seaworthy blue water boat. The boat is presently in storage with head sail and sheets stored down below.

Miscellaneous

All ports and hatches are screenedAll berths have 12v 2 speed fans Lee clothes for all berths

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.